Amanda Serrano isn’t all that concerned about her legacy. She knows what she’s done, and she knows where she stands. Instead, she’s focused on what she can do to help a new generation of fighters, and on her next fight. Serrano will be facing Katie Taylor once again on Friday, November 15 alongside Mike Tyson facing off against Jake Paul. The bout will stream live on Netflix.
Serrano talked to Remezcla in the lead-up to her big fight about what her legacy is, what she hopes to leave behind, and the fight in front of her. “I’ve been in big fights before,” Serrano told us. “I’ve headlined Madison Square Garden. I’ve done all these things. So, I’m not thinking about how big this is, I’m focusing on the moment. On the fight.”
But make no mistake, the fight is big. Her first clash against Katie Taylor at Madison Square Garden in 2022 was Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year. It was also the first time female fighters headlined MSG.
That will forever be Amanda Serrano’s legacy, that of a trendsetter. Serrano has been a vocal advocate for equal pay and recognition for women in boxing. In 2023 she fought Danila Ramos in the first Women’s Unified World Championship contested over 12 three-minute rounds, the same format used in Men’s Championship fights. She won the fight.
“My legacy is already cemented,” Serrano told us. “I’m a future Hall-of-Famer. I’m not trying to prove myself; I have already proven myself.” Which again means, she’s not thinking about how to make her legacy bigger, at least not inside the ring. Instead, Serrano has other goals. “I’m focused on representing other fighters, helping other fighters get better conditions. It’s not the only thing, but it’s part of the next step I want to take at this moment in my career.”
Serrano, who called herself a “proud Boricua,” is also very excited about being a role model in a sport that has had a great deal of them, but very few women—much less Latina women. And with Serrano having recently moved to Puerto Rico, one of the things she shared with us is how thrilled she is about getting her first phone with Total Wireless, which will help her “stay connected with my people,” above all things.
“I was waiting until I was done with my career to get my first phone, but with this Total Wireless opportunity, I felt like it was the right time,” Serrano shared. “I never needed a phone—never had one.” But for someone who spoke of the importance of her team and “having my family in my corner, no matter what,” it makes sense that she would put a premium on having a way to connect with the people who have been with her throughout every win and every setback.
But not just that, it’s an opportunity for Amanda Serrano to connect with her fans and with everyone rooting for her on the eve of another fight that is set to cement that legacy that is already pretty much set in stone. But then again, you can always become even more iconic, can’t you?
